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COVER STORY
THE WORLD OF WORK
TRUMP IN ASIA
When US President Donald Trump set off on his Asian tour in November, his tasks were threefold: to strengthen
THE ECONOMY
Reflecting on what I wrote 12 months ago in the January 2017 edition of LMD, it would appear that some of the key themes and trends
HAVE YOUR SAY
INFRASTRUCTURE IN COLOMBO
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
New Year expectations are inevitably influenced by recent experiences
THE BIG PICTURE
Local government (LG) elections are usually a low-key affair. But we live in tumultuous times, and the forthcoming
YOUTH FORUM
This is an amazing country with amazing people whose hospitality and friendliness are our greatest assets
BANKING SECTOR
All are performing really well at this juncture, and we observe an upward trend in both private and state banks
REGIME CHANGE
Sandton in Johannesburg is famous for its affluent residents. The large mansions and even many regular houses
SETTING GOALS
In January every year, millions of New Year resolutions are born around the world. But how many of them lead to real change
POSTWAR INVESTMENT
State and non-state entities, and diaspora experts, strongly advocate that Sri Lankans living overseas actively engage as key
THE SINGAPORE STORY
“My first visit to Ceylon was in April 1956 on my way to London … Ceylon was Britain’s model Commonwealth country
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The business confidence gauge remains intact for the time being ahead of more elections
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
The study of influence is fascinating; it arouses endless curiosity about why people do what they do
PETROLEUM BLUES
Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Information declared the nation’s ‘fuel crisis’ over on 10 November, referring to the distribution of 8,200 metric
ICT INDUSTRY
A rapidly growing industry in Sri Lanka, ICT serves a broad spectrum of areas. With Sri Lanka graduating to a middle income country
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
The sector is currently operating far below its potential. In 1974, when Sri Lanka’s population was around
CHILDREN OF WAR
American author Dave Pelzer declared: “Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”
